Interesting, I owned my first firearm at the age of eight. I grew up hunting and fishing in North Carolina. I was taught firearm safety at a very early age. I now own an assortment of firearms, handguns, rifles and shotguns. My wife even carries a little 380 in her purse. From my perspective it is a great idea to be prepared to defend yourself, especially now with what is going on. I often go out shooting for fun and I see younger and younger folks at the range, some of these kids are actually not bad shots and they are under constant supervision of course. Unless you perceive yourself as a target of opportunity I recommend that everyone should own at least one firearm, notice I did not say carry one. Just have one so that if something happens you are capable of at least defending yourself.